ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | AR20070002472C071029
The evidence of record shows that General Orders Number 3143 was published on 14 March 1969 awarding him the Bronze Star Medal and his DD Form 214 should be corrected to reflect this decoration. He met the criteria for award of the Army Good Conduct Medal and in the interest of justice, it would be appropriate to award him this decoration and his DD Form 214 accordingly. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | AR20070002531C071029
The applicant’s military records are not available to the Board for review. In accordance with the applicable regulation, it would be appropriate to correct his records to show that he was wounded in action and to award him the Purple Heart. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. publishing orders awarding him the Purple Heart for wounds received in action against enemy forces on 26 May 1951, while serving...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | AR20070002850C071029
The applicant requests award of the Combat Infantryman Badge and the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal. Service members must be assigned, attached or mobilized to a unit participating in designated operations for 30 consecutive days or 60 nonconsecutive days in the AOE, or meet one of the following criteria: (1) be engaged in actual combat against the enemy and under circumstances involving grave danger of death or serious bodily injury from enemy action, regardless of time in the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | AR20070002869C071029
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of her Certificate of Release or Discharge (DD Form 214) to show her narrative reason for separation as physical disability. The DD Form 214 that the applicant was furnished at the time of her separation indicates that she was honorably released from active duty on 12 January 2007, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 4, due to completion of her required active service. The available evidence indicates that prior to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | AR20070002894C071029
Chapter 10 of that regulation provides, in pertinent part, that a member who has committed an offense or offenses for which the authorized punishment includes a punitive discharge may submit a request for discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial. Pertinent Army regulations provide that prior to discharge or release from active duty, individuals will be assigned RE codes, based on their service records or the reason for discharge. Although the Army Board for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | AR20070002927C071029
The application submitted in this case is dated 16 February 2007. The applicant submitted an appeal to the NJP which was denied on 7 December 1973. However, the FBI report that he submitted in his own behalf does not indicate that he never went AWOL.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | AR20070002944C071029
However, the available records show that on 7 December 1979, she submitted a request for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10 for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial. On 10 September 1985, the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) denied the applicant's petition to upgrade her discharge. Records show the applicant exhausted his administrative remedies in this case when his case was last reviewed by the ADRB on 10 September 1985.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | AR20070002974C071029
The applicant requests award of the Army Good Conduct Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, and the United Nations Service Medal. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides, in pertinent part, that the National Defense Service Medal is awarded for honorable active service for any period between 27 July 1950 through 27 July 1954, 1 January 1961 through 14 August 1974, 2 August 1990 through 30 November 1995, and 11 September 2001 through a date to be determined. As a result,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | AR20070003135C071029
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his Certificate of Release or Discharge (DD Form 214) to show that he enlisted in the Regular Army (RA) on 24 June 1987 and that he completed 4 years, 5 months and 5 days of net active service. However, the Board has noted the applicant's request that he be furnished a copy of his initial Army Enlistment Contract. Since, this request does not require Board action and since it is not an administrative correction, the staff of the Board will...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | AR20070003163C071029
In a letter addressed to the applicant's commanding officer dated 4 May 1977, the applicant's attending physician stated that, in accordance with the authorization by the applicant dated 27 April 1977, he was submitting a summary of the medical records pertaining to the applicant. The available records show that his service was less than honorable while he was a member of the KSARNG. The evidence of record shows that he had a desire to be discharged from the KSARNG and he was informed...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | AR20070003232C071029
Ronald D. Gant | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant states that he was medically discharged for combat hearing loss and that he was told that he would receive the Purple Heart and the Army Commendation Medal in the mail at his permanent residence. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by awarding him the Purple Heart for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | AR20070003419C071029
The application submitted in this case is dated 18 January 2007. A review of the available records fails to show that the applicant ever applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. Chapter 10 of that regulation provides, in pertinent part, that a member who has committed an offense or offenses for which the authorized punishment includes a punitive discharge may submit a request for discharge for the good of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | AR20070003422C071029
The applicant requests in effect, that his general discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge and that the separation code currently reflected on his Certificate of Release or Discharge (DD Form 214) be changed to a code that will allow him to become a civil service employee. On 18 January 1985, the applicant was notified that he was being recommended for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, for misconduct, commission of a serious offense. A review of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | AR20070003533C071029
The applicant requests correction of his Report of Transfer or Discharge (DD Form 214) to show his military occupational specialty as 112.00 (heavy weapons infantryman); that he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal; and that he was awarded the combat infantryman badge. However the Combat Infantryman Badge and the Vietnam Service Medal were not included on his DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | AR20070003716C071029
The applicant requests, in effect, that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge under the Presidential Proclamation. There is also no evidence in the available record that show that he ever completed alternate service; that he was ever granted a presidential pardon; or that he was ever awarded a clemency discharge in accordance with the Presidential Proclamation. 360 |144.0000/ADMINISTRATIVE DISCHARGE | |2.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | AR20070003735C071029
The applicant requests award of the Purple Heart and Combat Infantryman Badge. United States Army Vietnam (USARV) Regulation 672-1 (Decorations and Awards) provided, in pertinent part, for award of the Purple Heart. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Purple Heart for gunshot wounds that he sustained to his left leg and hip on 2 August 1966, while serving in Vietnam, in pay grade...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | AR20070003811C071029
The applicant requests that his military records be corrected to show the last two digits of his Social Security Number (SSN) as 78 instead of 54. The available evidence indicates that there was an error made at the time of the applicant's initial enlistment in the Army which resulted in the incorrect SSN being reflected in his records. As a result, the Board recommends that the order dated 23 March 1983 discharging him for the USAR (Ready) and the DD Form 214 pertaining to the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | AR20070004027C071029
The applicant requests, in effect, that his Report of Transfer or Discharge (DD Form 214) for the period covering 13 November 1964 through 29 August 1967 be corrected to show his entitlement to three Bronze Service Stars; the Valorous Unit Award; and the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation for his service in Vietnam. This medal is awarded to all members of the Armed Forces of the United States for qualifying service in Vietnam after 3 July 1965 through 28 March 1973....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | AR20070004109C071029
He also requests award of the Combat Medical Badge, the Combat Action Badge, the Iraq Campaign Medal and the Korean Defense Service Medal; and replacement medals for all of the decorations that are currently reflected on his DD Form 214. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides, in pertinent part, that the Army Achievement Medal is awarded to any member of the armed forces of the United States, who while serving in a noncombat area on or after 1 August 1981, distinguished...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | AR20070004335C071029
Donald L. Lewy | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant states that he served in Thailand in support of the Vietnam War. This medal is awarded to all members of the Armed Forces of the United States for qualifying service in Vietnam after 3 July 1965 through 28 March 1973.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | AR20070004380C071029
John T. Meixell | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214) to show that he contributed to the Post-Vietnam Era Veterans' Educational Assistance Program (VEAP). An administrative error was made during the preparation of the applicant's DD Form 214 which resulted in his separation document indicating...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | AR20070004428C071029
Accordingly, on 30 September 1982, he reenlisted in the Army for an additional 3 years. A review of the available records fails to show that the applicant ever applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. The request may be submitted at any time after charges have been preferred and must include the individual's admission of guilt.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | AR20070004560C071029
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show his race as Native American. The same race is reflected throughout his entire military record until the time that he was REFERAD, except on one document that shows his race as “White.” 2. The Board determined that the evidence presented does not demonstrate the existence of a probable error or injustice.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | AR20070004564C071029
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The evidence of record shows that he had almost as much lost time due to AWOL as he had good time. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for correction of the records of the individual concerned ____ Lester Echols_____ CHAIRPERSON INDEX |CASE ID |AR20070004564 | |SUFFIX | | |RECON | | |DATE BOARDED |20070823 | |TYPE OF DISCHARGE | | |DATE OF DISCHARGE | | |DISCHARGE AUTHORITY |...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | AR20070004655C071029
Donald L. Lewy | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. Army Regulation 601-280, in effect at the time, provides the criteria for reenlistment eligibility and establishes the maximum number of years persons may serve on active duty in a particular grade. 4 |100.0300/CHANGE REENLISTMENT CODE | |3.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | AR20070004736C071029
Karmin S. Jenkins | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests correction of appropriate military records to show a reentry eligibility (RE) code which would allow reenlistment. The available evidence indicate that the applicant served honorably while he was in the Army and that he had no disqualifications that would require obtaining a waiver for reenlistment.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | AR20070004785C071029
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests, in effect, that his reason and authority for discharge be changed and that his reentry eligibility (RE) code be changed from RE-3 to RE-1. The applicant states, in effect, that his Report of Separation and Record of Service (NGB Form 22) indicates that he was discharged by reason of medically unfit for retention.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | AR20070004791C071029
John T. Meixell | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states that when he entered the Army in 1979, he was under age.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | AR20070004902C071029A
The applicant states, in effect, that his Report of Transfer or Discharge (DD Form 214) for the period covering 19 October 1959 through 3 October 1962 should be corrected to show a second award of the Army Good Conduct Medal. The DD Form 214 that he was furnished at the time of his discharge shows that he was not awarded any decorations during this period of service. He did not complete 3 years of active service during his second period of enlistment in the Army and in accordance with the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | AR20070004953C071029
The applicant requests that his Report of Transfer or Discharge (DD Form 214) be corrected to show that he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge; completed basic combat training (BCT) at Fort Dix, New Jersey; completed advanced individual training (AIT) at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri; and was assigned to the 1st Cavalry Division, Airmobile while in Vietnam. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by awarding him...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | AR20070005023C071029
Rowland C. Heflin | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicant’s failure to timely file within the 3-year statute of limitations if the ABCMR determines it would be in the interest of justice to do so. A review of the available records fails to show that the applicant ever applied to the Army Discharge...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | AR20070005031C071029
The applicant requests, in three separate applications, award of the Combat Action Badge, the Korea Defense Service Medal and the "Kuwait Liberation Medal". He states, in effect, that by order of the Secretary of the Army, the Combat Action Badge is a new award that should be recorded in his record; that he meets the requirements for award of the Korea Defense Service Medal; and that the "Kuwait Liberation Medal" should be included on his Certificate of Release or Discharge (DD Form 214). ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | AR20070005193C071029
Although the DA Form 4187 that he submitted in support of his application was never signed and approved, he is entitled to the Combat Infantryman Badge in accordance with the applicable regulation and his records should be corrected to reflect this decoration. The Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant a recommendation for relief. Insofar as records of the Washington Army National Guard are concerned, the Army Board for Correction of Military Records...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | AR20070005294C071029
The applicant requests that his general discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. On 8 September 1986, the applicant was notified that he was being recommended for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14-12b, due to patterns of misconduct. A review of the available records fails to show that the applicant ever applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | AR20070005349C071029
The applicant requests in two separate applications, posthumous award of the Purple Heart, the Prisoner of War Medal, the Bronze Star Medal and the Combat Infantryman Badge to her deceased father, a former service member (FSM). The applicant states, in effect that the FSM is entitled to these decorations and his records should be corrected accordingly. However, the FSM is not entitled to award of the Purple Heart, the Combat Infantryman Badge or the Bronze Star Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | AR20070005499C071029
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states that he believes that his discharge should be upgraded based on the fact that he served in the Army for 4 years with a good record. Chapter 14 of the regulation deals with separation for various types of misconduct, which includes drug abuse, and provides that individuals identified as drug abusers may be separated prior to their normal expiration of term of service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | AR20070005522C071029
The applicant requests correction of his Report of Transfer or Discharge (DD Form 214) to show the appropriate dates of his service in Vietnam and that he was awarded the Purple Heart. This medal is awarded to all members of the Armed Forces of the United States for qualifying service in Vietnam after 3 July 1965 through 28 March 1973. Evidence shows that the applicant’s records contain administrative error which does not require action by the Board.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | AR20070005644C071029
Qawiy A. Sabree | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests that his Enlisted Record and Report of Separation (WD AGO Form 53-55) be corrected to show that he was wounded in action while he was in the Army and was awarded the Purple Heart. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. amending his WD AGO Form 53-55 to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | AR20070005879C071029
The applicant requests, in effect, that his Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214) be corrected to show that he has a General Education Development (GED) diploma; and that he was absent without leave (AWOL) for only 24 hours. The appropriate authority approved the recommendation for discharge on 13 August 1984 and he directed that the applicant be eliminated from the United States Army for unsuitability and furnished a General Discharge Certificate. There is no...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | AR20070005901C071029
Qawiy A. Sabree | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. After completing 4 years of net active service this period, the applicant was honorably discharged on 11 May 2004 upon completion of his required active service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by awarding him the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal and the Global War...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | AR20070005963C071029
Paul M. Smith | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests correction of his records to show his date of entry into the Army as 21 January 1963. He was ordered to active duty for training (ACDUTRA) with an effective date of 21 January 1965.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | AR20070006051C071029
The applicant requests that the Report of Transfer or Discharge (DD Form 214) that he was furnished at the time of his retirement from the Army be amended to reflect all of his awards. The DD Form 214 that he was furnished at the time of his retirement shows that he was awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal (Sixth Award). Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states that the Republic of Korea War Service Medal is awarded to members of the U.S. Armed Forces who served in Korea and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | AR20070006292C071029
United States Army Vietnam Regulation Number 672-2 (Foreign Awards and Decorations) provided for processing of foreign awards and decorations presented to individuals and units. There is no evidence in the available record that shows the applicant is entitled to the Combat Infantryman Badge. Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis administratively correct the records of the individual concerned to show that he was awarded the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | AR20070006305C071029
The DD Form 214 that he was furnished at the time of his discharge shows that he was awarded the Parachutist Badge, the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Korean Service Medal w/four Bronze Service Stars and 1 Bronze Arrowhead. The evidence of record indicates that he should have been awarded the Purple Heart prior to his discharge on 14 March 1952. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by awarding him the Purple Heart...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | AR20070006481C071029
On 25 April 1986, the applicant was notified that he was being recommended for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14-12b, due to acts or patterns of misconduct. Accordingly, on 10 June 1986, the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 6350-200, chapter 14-12b, for misconduct, due to a pattern of misconduct, with a General Discharge Certificate. A review of the available records fails to show that the applicant ever applied to the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | AR20070006621C071029
The applicant requests that his Report of Transfer or Discharge (DD Form 214) be corrected to show that he was awarded the Silver Star. Army Regulation 672-5-1, in effect at the time, provides that the Good Conduct Medal is awarded to individuals who have completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending his DD Form 214 to show that he was awarded the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | AR20070006668C071029
Richard T. Dunbar | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests that his Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214) be corrected to show the character of his service as honorable. In the memorandum, subject DD 214, dated 2 May 2007, that applicant submitted in support of his application, an Employee Benefits Human Resource Specialist states that they receive numerous DD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | AR20070006672C071029
The applicant requests, in effect, that the type of separation, the narrative reason and authority for separation, the separation code and the Reserve obligation termination date currently reflected on his Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214) be changed. Based on the applicable regulations, the narrative reason for separation, the separation authority and the separation code currently reflected on the applicant's DD Form 214 appears to be correct. As a result,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | AR20070006673C071029
The applicant requests reconsideration of his previous request that his bad conduct discharge be upgraded to an honorable or a general discharge. On 19 April 2005, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant's request for an upgrade of his discharge. Title 10, United Stated Code, section 1552, the authority under which this Board acts, provides, in pertinent part, that the Army Board for Correction of Military Records is not empowered to set aside a conviction.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | AR20070006783C071029
Jerome L. Pionk | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. He states that the other member was forgiven all three of the times and he went AWOL and he was given another chance. A review of the available records fails to show that the applicant ever applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations.